Two-dimensional graphene-HfS₂ van der Waals heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries.

ABSTRACT: Poor electrical conductivity and large volume expansion during repeated charge and discharge is what has characterized many battery electrode materials in current use. This has led to 2D materials, specifically multi-layered 2D systems, being considered as alternatives. Among these 2D multi-layered systems are the graphene-based van der Waals heterostructures with transition metal di-chalcogenides (TMDCs) as one of the layers. Thus in this study, the graphene-hafnium disulphide (Gr-HfS₂) system, has been investigated as a prototype Gr-TMDC system for application as a battery electrode. Density functional theory calculations indicate that Gr-HfS₂ van der Waals heterostructure formation is energetically favoured. In order to probe its battery electrode application capab

SUBMITTER: King'ori GW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9056275 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature